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Lenfest Kids

Lenfest Kids celebrates Black History Month by taking a trip to the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, where we learn about a style of music that is central to Black cultural heritage. Our movie recommendation is Soul (2020), which is full of New York-specific treasures. See how many you can find!

Rob King, Lenfest Kids Programmer and Professor of Film
Lauren Weigel, Director, Lenfest Center for the Arts

Soul

After landing the gig of a lifetime, a New York jazz pianist suddenly finds himself trapped in a strange land between Earth and the afterlife.

Dir. Pete Docter
2020 | US | PG, ages 8+
Prime Video   |  Disney+ 

Jazz Education and Programs in NYC 

National Jazz Museum in Harlem

Current Exhibit: The Soul of Jazz: An American Adventure
FREE Virtual Field Trips & In-Person Workshops

Jazz at Lincoln Center

WeBop: Early-childhood jazz education program for little ones from ages 8 months to 7 years and their parents/caregivers

Jazz Generation

Jazz Standard Youth Orchestra: provides opportunities for performance and jazz appreciation for children and adults.  
 

Take Your Kids to Hear Jazz
*Policies for children vary depending on the event, so please check websites.

Blue Note
Birdland
Dizzy's Club
The Iridium
Roulette Intermedium

Please note: We provide MPAA ratings and suggested age range ratings from Common Sense Media for your guidance, but as always, parental discretion is advised.

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